I have just recieved a second email from ford customer information as the first email only stated that the kerb weight for an AU series 1 to 3 sedan is 1530kg, but did not state if a 6 or 8 cylinder engine. In the second email it refers to the stated kerb weight of 1530kg as follows,
"Approximate kerb weight for a falcon XR6 fitted with the high performance 4.0L Intech OHC 6-cylinder engine and 5 speed manual transmission"
Therefore an XR8 (series 2 200kw) would only have to weight an extra 70kg to be below the 125kw/tonne limit. Vicroads guidelines states kerb weight and flywheel output to be used in the calculations, therefore a certified weight bridge certificate of 1600kg or higher and the manufactures stated flywheel output of 200kw would be satisfactory, but a dyno reading would not as it indicates rear wheel output and not flywheel output.
cheers
Dean
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